The Collector's Preview: DOA 5

Fans of fighting games and scantily clad digital-women rejoice for the September 25 release of Team Ninja's Dead or Alive 5 collector's edition.

The DOA 5 collector's edition, at least as of right now, is only available for pre-order through Gamestop for a cool $79.99.

Now, what could possibly justify purchasing the collector's edition in this economic maelstrom?

 Bikini costumes for all the female characters!

No, this isn't that volleyball game, it's actually DOA 5...

Collector's looking to pick up this enhanced addition will be able to access "Premium Swimsuit costumes for the full cast of playable female characters."

And as a pre-order bonus, players will be treated to 3 exclusive bunny/angel swimsuits.

Yes, apparently the DOA 5 community is still riddled with fourteen-year-old boys longing for that digital-loving that will never arrive.

Essential gameplay mechanics?

While I do appreciate the ... "aesthetics" of the DOA 5's female cast, I can't help but feel this addition of swimsuits as tacked for a quick and easy thrill.

Luckily, bikinis are not the only nuance of  the collector's edition. Those looking forward to this upgraded version will receive the game along with a hardcover art book, the soundtrack for DOA 5, and a poster.

Goodies! 

Not to mention, all these goodies are snug within a premium steel casing.

For more information on Dead or Alive 5 and its new features, visit the official Team Ninja website.

Also, feel free to check out below IGN's first episode covering the development process of DOA 5!

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